In Canada, a heatwave has killed at least 19 people in the past week as high summer temperatures scorched mainly in eastern part of the country. According to local media reports, five of the deaths occurred in the past 48 hours.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, the record temperatures are expected to continue in central and eastern Canada and has asked locals to take all safety measures.

A government heat warning is in place for the region, but meteorologists are forecasting a drop in temperatures at the end of the week.